Logistics

How to Make B2B Sales Prospecting Suck Less

September 11, 2013

Gary Brooks, Chief Marketing Officer, Cortera

Singapore Focuses on Long-Term Logistics Needs

September 10, 2013

The long-term infrastructure developments unveiled by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a recent National Day Rally include plans to expand Changi Airport and relocate the country's seaport.

China Highly Active in Planning Needed Industrialization Within Africa

September 10, 2013

China Daily

Generally speaking, there is no argument that Africa needs industrialization to provide jobs, reduce poverty and improve economies. Also, that it needs overseas investment for this to happen, and that China is in a good position to provide it.

Brazil Places Bet on Railway Development

September 10, 2013

Bloomberg

President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil plans to build 11,000 kilometers (6,835 miles) of rail and grant wider access to existing privately operated lines to cut shipping costs by as much as 30 percent in the country. The auction of a concession to build and manage the first of a dozen railways costing a total $42bn will take place as early as October.

Air Cargo Growth Maintains Modest Pace in Most Parts of the World

September 10, 2013

IATA

Figures for July show global air cargo traffic continuing the modest improvement trend experienced in June, according to the International Air Transport Association.

The Importance of Content Marketing in the Transportation Industry

September 10, 2013

Chris Sullivan and Courtney Bryson, Princeton Partners

Driving Sales Productivity in the Transportation Industry

September 10, 2013

John Boyens, President, Boyens Group

Motivating Employees to Drive More Revenue

September 10, 2013

Beth B. Carroll, Principal, Prosperio Group

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Expands Ocean Service From Mexico

September 9, 2013

Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has expanded its ocean transportation service from Veracruz, Mexico.

Paper Products Company Reportedly Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions 60 Percent by Moving from Road to Rail

September 9, 2013

Environmental Leader

Packaging and paper products manufacturer Boise has cut CO2 emissions by 60 percent by switching from road to rail and packing its products more efficiently in rail containers, says a case study from Environmental Defense Fund.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.